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The U.S. EPA’s ruling on Stage II Decommissioning of
Vapor Source Recovery Systems mandates each state produce technical evidence
demonstrating that removal will not harm air quality. Legislation varies per
state. Source has a comprehensive guide to help navigate the complexities.
Stage II Decommissioning
Source Guides GDFs Through Stage II Decommissioning
Requirements,
Cost-Savings
During the ‘90s, in an effort to combat harmful ozone emissions and maintain
air quality standards, The United States Clean Air Act mandated
gasoline-dispensing facilities adopt Stage II Vapor Recovery systems, and equip
automobiles with onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) systems.
Since 2006, all new vehicles have been outfitted with ORVR systems. In 2012,
the EPA ruled that such widespread fleet turnover warrants the withdrawal of
Stage II Vapor Recovery system requirements for GDFs. As such, GDFs were given
the option to remove Stage II Vapor Recovery programs from their state
implementation plans (SIPs).
To regulate decommissioning, the EPA requires decommissioning GDFs to produce
a technical demonstration showing that removing Stage II Vapor Recovery systems
will not adversely impact air quality. Since 2012, the experts at Source have
been helping fuel retailers understand their state’s Stage II decommissioning
requirements, update their fuel site equipment in a cost-effective and strategic
manner, demonstrate environmental compliance and meet critical decommissioning
deadlines.
The EPA estimates decommissioning will save the average size GDF $3,000 per
year. Contact your Source sales representative today to develop an equipment
conversion plan. For a complete state-by-state overview of Stage II
decommissioning requirements, including approaching deadlines,
visit Source’s Stage II Decommissioning Guide.
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